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  • Preparing For 8 Hours of Labor

    Oh man, I’ve gotta share how Marcy’s summer’s been going. She’s been tagging along to almost all the events, camping like a champ—probably more than most dogs could dream of. But, you know, I think she’d be over the moon if she could just run wild, feeling the breeze in her fur like I do…

  • Good Luck Zephanie

    As the Blasi’s head off to Brian Head for the National Series Final we all want to wish Zephanie good luck in her pro race.  Latch on to Georgia Gould’s wheel and don’t let go! Zephanie is currently sitting in 16th. Good speed! Have fun Chad! Last weekend riding with everyone at Big Sky was…

  • Back From Big Sky

    Morning from Missoula, Montana! Just updated our team site with my latest race report and shared photos from a fantastic camping weekend. Pabby swung by the lodge too – hey there! I competed in the Lone Peak Revenge at Big Sky, snagging 4th place. Kept a steady pace throughout, making it a genuinely enjoyable and…

  • Thursday Night Ride

    Looks like we can ride! Better Take Cover! The Mapnew

  • Charles

    Got a nostalgic surprise from a former ROAR teammate and friend today – a blast from the past! While I don’t have a photo of our buddy Charles, here’s a snap of us back in our Team ROAR days, tearing up the trails and racing in Vermont. We might have looked muddy and wet, but…

  • Don't Panic

    We are out of Carbo Rocket … oh no! No that is not the reason for this post. Brad keys has some more on the way.  I just want to say that you are not freaking out.  The web site has changed styles and colors.  I had to upgrade the server side software and it…

  • Bad Shepard's

    So yea! There I was, cycling home after a recovery ride with my friend Garland. The air had cleared and we took a jaunt out to Miller Creek Valley. Mr G went on to do a longer ride and I headed home for some recovery when it happened. [Photo Gallery] I hit 39th street, one…

  • It's a Heat Wave

  • What is a Prescribed Fire

    I just sent off a question to the US Forest Service because of the photo on the Missoula Sheepheads blog about a sign posting a “prescribed fire”.  What the hell is a prescribed fire? Here is my question. What is a prescribed fire.  I am looking at a photo of a posting just recently that…

  • Ummm, Recovery … No?

  • Sheep Mountain Ride

    Hello from Missoula this morning as I notice a column of smoke drifting above Lolo Peak area. So far the summer it has been perfect with awesome clear days.  Yesterday Dave C and I took advantage of the perfect day and climbed the Sheep Mountain Trail. Photos are better than any ol blog. Hey, check…

  • South Side Dirt Road Ride

    Hey ROAR, Lynn, and Pablo! Just dropping in to wave a big ‘hello’ your way and to send out a special wish to Lynn—hoping you’re on the mend and feeling better soon. I’ve just peeled myself off the bike after what can only be described as a punishing ride. The kind that makes you question…

  • After Work Series #1 After the Butte 100, Livin a Lie

    Yo Missoula Sheepheads and Ed S … sup?  Thanks for your kind words. The lie is that I could race 4 days after a 10 hourrace fest in Butte [vid]. It is a perfect summer morning in Missoula as I sit here exhausted, wondering what I have to wrap duct tape around to get to…

  • 2008 Butte 100

    You’ve read it in the news, and now here is my official report that I posted over at Blogeterro (yes, this is a duplicate post).  Check out the video(click on high quality button) by Guy Vesco! The Butte 100 is in it’s second year and has improved drastically over last year’s edition. In attendance was…

  • Back From Butte [updated]

    Thanks Pablo, Mom and Dad! Here is a section from my journal on November 1, 1997, “Numerous attempts were made to talk me out of continuing, but I set off on another desperate lap. I knew that I would have trouble finishing the 24 hours, let alone setting a new record. After lap eight, My…

  • Can I stay at Your Place?

    I am doing the Butte 100 but I am concerned for my old pup Marcy.  I don’t feel comfortable chaining her to camp while I race for 12 hours.  Oh yea!  I said 12 hours.  I am looking at the race details and the promoter says 15 to 20 thousand feet of climbing.  Hola mola!…

  • Mackay Idaho Race

    The emails are rolling in so I will make this statement.  I have not even unpacked yet and cant believe that I am back home, in the grind again. If you mean the race weekend, it was fantastic. Coming sometime in the future will be the photos/video and one can judge for themselves. The race…

  • Saw A Bear on Sheep

    I see you all have been at my site, checking up on me, so I’ll post a blog.  Thanks for the comment, Pabbo.  I was wondering if anyone was checking it out lately. Anyhow! This photo is from last night’s ride on Sheep (mapnew).  Saw a bear. Actually, I did not feel fear and tried…